Cognitive retention therapy (CRT), also known as the Ashby Memory Method, is a cognitive therapy for dementia, adapted from Mira Ashby's programs for brain injury rehabilitation, for which she won the Order of Canada in 1984. CRT is a specifically tailored program to address the damage caused by Alzheimer's disease and other dementia. Combining word exercises, visual stimulation, a process called errorless learning, Stroop exercises and many other techniques from Ashby's research, CRT creates personalized activities based on participant's interests to stimulate all 5 senses. CRT is undergoing formal clinical studies, and has been presented at different seminars and conventions including the 28th National Conference of the Alzheimer Society of Canada in Toronto, Ontario;Section C2 Alzheimer's Society of CanadaPage 2 "A Proven Practical Approach to Alzheimer's and Dementia Care" - Frank Belfsky New Hampshire Department of Health & Human ServicesPage 9 On November 23rd Alberta Association on Gerontology and as of 2011 had received positive feedback as a plausible treatment option.Early Intervention for Alzheimer's Disease ElderWise, Alzheimer Disease: Early Diagnosis & Treatment
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